CSQ Funding is available to existing workers currently employed in Building and Construction Industry and who are permanent Qld residents. Please contact us for further assistance regarding CSQ Funding and Eligibility on (07) 4927 0666.

This course is designed to give participants theory and practical training on the operations of a backhoe/loader on Australian civil construction, coal, metalliferous and extractive mine or quarry sites. All training is conducted on-site as the practical operations must carried out in a live environment and apply site safety principles and procedures.

The candidate must provide us access to the machine to conduct the training and the machine must in be sound condition and comply with manufacturer guidelines and specifications.

Candidates will learn how to operate a typical backhoe/loader and how to conduct safety procedures concerning backhoe/loader operations. The objective of each training course is to equip participants with a sound overview and practical experience of how work should be carried out on site.

Units of Competencies

This training program includes the following unit of competency:

RIIMPO319D Conduct backhoe/loader operations

Course Topics

The topics covered throughout this training course are as follows:

Planning the work for the prevailing working conditions

Using the controls and operating systems to manage the operation of the equipment

Locating the load and identifying the load characteristics

Safely moving the load

Monitoring the controls

Stopping, shutting down and securing the equipment after the completion of operation

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this training course, candidates will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) enables students to gain formal recognition for a qualification and/or units of competency where there knowledge, skills and experiences are compared to the qualification and/or units of competency in the qualification to determine what they already know.

To determine their eligibility New Horizons Safety and Training Services assess the skills and knowledge students have gained through life experiences and work that relates to their qualification and/or units of competency.

If there is a match RPL/CT will be granted. New Horizons Safety and Training Services will discuss RPL/CT with you to confirm your eligibility.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

This training program requires reading, writing and numeracy skills.
Prior to enrolling please contact New Horizons Safety and Training Services to discuss our support services if required.

Your Rights and Responsibilities

It is a requirement of the Australian Skills and Qualification Authority (ASQA) that students be made aware of their rights and responsibilities prior to enrolling into any of our training courses at New Horizons Safety and Training Services.

If you would like to register for this course, please download our Course Enrolment Form or alternatively you can Enrol Online. To enquire about our course fee schedule, course availability or enrolling, please contact our office on (07) 4927 0666.